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Conflicts of Interest

COI #156: The Occupation of Afghanistan Is Over, Biden Vows to Continue Bombing

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 31, 2021

On COI #156, Kyle Anzalone discusses the departure of the last US soldiers in Afghanistan. After 20 years, the occupation has finally ended. However, the US war in Afghanistan may not be over as Biden has vowed to continue drone strikes in the country. The latest...

COI #155: US Bombs Afghanistan, Claims to Target ISIS, Wipes Out a Family

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 29, 2021

On COI #155, Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter update the situation in Afghanistan, including the aftermath of a deadly suicide bombing outside the Kabul airport on August 26. President Joe Biden authorized two separate retaliatory drone strikes on what the government...

COI #154: The War State Spins Lies to Exploit Tragedy at Kabul Airport

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 26, 2021

Connor Freeman – writer at the Libertarian Institute – returns to the show to discuss the dual suicide bombing at the Kabul airport. As of the recording, at least 60 Afghans and 13 American soldiers were killed in the blasts. ISIS-K – a group of mostly non-Afghans...

COI #153: Despite All-Out Media Effort, Americans Still Support Afghan Withdrawal

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 24, 2021

On COI #153, Kyle Anzalone updates events in Afghanistan. The Pentagon and State Department are working to remove some privileged Afghans and Americans from Afghanistan. The US claims it has evacuated tens of thousands so far, but it is still unclear how many will be...

COI Bonus Ep: End the Damn Wars guest Magnus Panvidya

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 23, 2021

On the first-ever Conflicts of Interest bonus episode, Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter sit down with Magnus Panvidya to discuss the ‘End The Damn Wars’ project, an effort to unite anti-war voices across the political spectrum and organize street actions opposing US...

COI #152: Vaccine Passports, Mask Mandates & Booster Shots

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 22, 2021

On COI #152, Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter discuss the state of the US Covid regime. An increasing number of federal agencies, state and local governments are requiring employees to be vaccinated. The mandates are not limited to government employees as an increasing...

COI #151: Hawks’ Boast of Obsessive Anti-China Paranoia as Basis for Policy

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 20, 2021

On COI #151, Kyle Anzalone explains how Biden’s China policy is being formed by officials who boast about being Sino-paranoid. Biden’s new Air Force Secretary said he was “obsessed” with China and was hoping to “scare” the CCP. The delusions of key Biden officials is...

Conflicts of Interest #150: Scott Horton on the End of a Fool’s Errand

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 17, 2021

On COI #150 the great Scott Horton returns to the show to discuss the collapse of America’s sockpuppet government in Kabul. Scott explains how he seemed to be one of the only Afghan War analysts to correctly predict how quickly – and mostly bloodlessly – the Afghan...

COI #149: Taliban Overruns Kabul, Dealing Fatal Blow to the US-Built Government

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 16, 2021

Major territorial gains that began in provincial centers earlier this month came to a head on August 15, with the militant group waltzing into the national capital and seizing the city, encountering virtually no resistance from government forces in the process. With...

COI #148: After 2 Decades of War & Nation Building, the Afghan State Is Crumbling

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 13, 2021

On COI #148, Kyle breaks down some of the latest developments in Afghanistan. The Taliban continue their offensive, seizing major Afghan cities like Kandahar, Ghazni, and Harat. In response, the US is planning to reduce the staff at its embassy and possibly abandon it...

COI #147: American Leaders Weaponize the ‘Chinese Boogeyman’ for Political Gain

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 11, 2021

On COI #147, Dave DeCamp – News Editor at Antiwar.com – returns to the show to discuss how American pols increasingly use China as a political weapon. Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently warned that the US must pass a massive infrastructure spending bill or...

COI #146: Afghan Capitals Fall to Taliban as Pentagon Threatens to Ramp Up Bombing

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 9, 2021

On COI #146, Kyle and Will break down Twitter's latest attempt to root out what it calls 'misinformation,' with the platform announcing a new partnership with Reuters and the Associated Press to 'fact check' information on the site. The two newswires are among the...

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Human Rights Researchers Conclude Israel Committing Genocide

A group of researchers at top universities concluded Israel was committing a genocide of the Palestinians in Gaza. Since October 7, Israeli forces have destroyed most of the homes in Gaza, leaving five percent of the population dead or injured. The University...

Kyle Anzalone | May 16, 2024

Congressional Committee Targets Pro-Palestinian Groups with Investigation

A House committee announced it was launching an investigation into 20 groups it claims are behind the campus protests against US support for Israel’s war in Gaza. In a letter to the Treasury Department, the members of Congress requested documents on the...

Kyle Anzalone | May 15, 2024

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Democrats Fracture Over Republican Bill Forcing Weapon Shipment to Israel

Democrats in Congress are breaking with President Joe Biden and preparing to support a Republican bill that will force the White House to ship 2,000-pound bombs to Israel. Biden has threatened to veto the legislation. Last week, for the first time since October 7,...

Kyle Anzalone | May 15, 2024

Biden Signs Bill Banning Russian Uranium, Gives Billions for American Production

President Joe Biden signed a bill into law that bans Russian uranium imports and provides nearly $3 billion in handouts to boost domestic production. The bill provides an exemption to allow US companies to import Russian uranium if they have no other options. On...

Kyle Anzalone | May 14, 2024

Sweden Is Open to Hosting NATO Nuclear Weapons

The Swedish prime minister said his country would be willing to host nuclear weapons during a war. The North Atlantic Alliance has a nuclear sharing program that has US nuclear weapons deployed in five countries. The Polish leader recently said he hopes Warsaw can...

Kyle Anzalone | May 13, 2024

Senate Bill Seeks to Place Campus Protesters on No-Fly List

A bill introduced in the Senate by two Republicans seeks to place campus protesters on a no-fly list. Across the country, pro-Palestinian students are gathering on campuses and demanding their universities cut ties with the Israeli government over Tel Aviv’s...

Kyle Anzalone | May 9, 2024

Russia Pummels Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure as Kiev Seeks More Air Defenses

Russian missiles and drones targeted energy infrastructure in cities across Ukraine on Tuesday night. The attack was one of Moscow’s largest so far in the war and came as Kiev is desperately seeking new air defense systems. According to Ukrainian officials, Russia...

Kyle Anzalone | May 8, 2024

Ukraine Seeks Reaper Drones to Aid Deep Strikes on Russian Forces

As Ukraine steps up its use of long-range munitions provided by Washington, it is also seeking to obtain the US-made MQ-9 Reaper drone to help locate targets well behind the frontlines. The aircraft quickly moved to the top of Kiev's weapons wishlist after the...

Kyle Anzalone | May 6, 2024

Kyle Anzalone is news editor of the Libertarian Institute, opinion editor of Antiwar.com and co-host of Conflicts of Interest with Will Porter and Connor Freeman.

News Roundup

US Officials Say Finland, Sweden Likely to Join NATO in Coming Months

by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Apr 11, 2022

US officials say Finland and Sweden are poised to apply for membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. NATO is prepared to grant the two Nordic states rapid entrance into the alliance, a move Russia views as “geared towards confrontation.”

News Roundup 4/12/2022

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 11, 2022

US News A jury failed to convict the four men on trial for Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s attempted kidnapping. [Link] Russia Slovakia says it transferred S-300 systems to Ukraine. [Link] Russia warns that S-300 transfers can lead to a direct military conflict...

Pakistan Chooses New PM After Imran Khan Claims US-Backed ‘Regime Change’

by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Apr 11, 2022

Imran Khan was removed as Pakistan’s prime minister after a successful no-confidence vote, ousted just days after accusing the US of attempting “regime change.” Shehbaz Sharif was selected by parliament to be the next premier.

Pakistani PM Khan Says US Attempting ‘Regime Change’

by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Apr 9, 2022

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said the US is attempting to oust him in a “regime change,” claiming an upcoming no-confidence vote was ordered from a foreign capital.

News Roundup 4/8/2022

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 7, 2022

Russia Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says Russia should be expelled from the G20. [Link] The European Union agrees to ban Russian coal. [Link] The UN General Assembly votes to remove Russia from the Human Rights Council. [Link] NATO to provide Ukraine with new and...

Treasury Secretary Says Biden Wants Russia Expelled From G20

by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Apr 7, 2022

President Joe Biden wants Russia expelled from the Group of 20 (G20) economic forum, according to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, who said the US would not attend the body’s meetings if Russian officials are present.

Pentagon Outlines Rapid Weapons Deliveries to Ukrainian Battlefield

by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Apr 7, 2022

The US military is moving weapons into Ukraine at breakneck speed, with officials saying arms transfers have “never been done that fast before” as Washington supplies hundreds of millions of dollars in lethal aid to repel Russia’s ongoing invasion.

State Department Says Fighter Jet Sale to Turkey In Line With US Policy

by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Apr 7, 2022

A potential sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey would be consistent with US policy objectives, the State Department told lawmakers in a letter, months after Ankara asked to purchase dozens of warplanes and upgrade kits.

House Passes Resolution Expressing “Unequivocal Support” for NATO, 63 Republicans Vote No

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 6, 2022

On Tuesday, the House passed a non-binding resolution expressing "unequivocal support" for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). While the bill easily passed, 63 Republicans voted against the measure, earning them the ire of the foreign policy establishment. ...

State Department Greenlights Patriot Missile Support Package for Taiwan

by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Apr 6, 2022

Washington has approved an arms sale to Taiwan worth $95 million, agreeing to provide the island with training and gear for its US-made Patriot missile systems. China has previously sanctioned American firms over similar transfers.

For Some in NATO, War in Ukraine Is Preferable to Quick Peace Deal

by Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter | Apr 5, 2022

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine grinds on and the two sides continue negotiations, the Washington Post reports that some NATO states prefer Ukrainians continue “fighting and dying” over “a peace that comes too early,” rejecting any outcome that could be sold as a “victory” for Moscow.

News Roundup 4/5/2022

by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 5, 2022

US News Congress will likely increase the $813 billion budget proposed by the White House. [Link] The US scratches a planned test of its ICBM. [Link] Russia The USS Truman’s deployment was extended. [Link] Zelensky fired two top officials and called them traitors....

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Conflicts of Interest

COI #156: The Occupation of Afghanistan Is Over, Biden Vows to Continue Bombing

COI #155: US Bombs Afghanistan, Claims to Target ISIS, Wipes Out a Family

COI #154: The War State Spins Lies to Exploit Tragedy at Kabul Airport

COI #153: Despite All-Out Media Effort, Americans Still Support Afghan Withdrawal

COI Bonus Ep: End the Damn Wars guest Magnus Panvidya

COI #152: Vaccine Passports, Mask Mandates & Booster Shots

COI #151: Hawks’ Boast of Obsessive Anti-China Paranoia as Basis for Policy

Conflicts of Interest #150: Scott Horton on the End of a Fool’s Errand

COI #149: Taliban Overruns Kabul, Dealing Fatal Blow to the US-Built Government

COI #148: After 2 Decades of War & Nation Building, the Afghan State Is Crumbling

COI #147: American Leaders Weaponize the ‘Chinese Boogeyman’ for Political Gain

COI #146: Afghan Capitals Fall to Taliban as Pentagon Threatens to Ramp Up Bombing

Articles

Human Rights Researchers Conclude Israel Committing Genocide

Congressional Committee Targets Pro-Palestinian Groups with Investigation

Democrats Fracture Over Republican Bill Forcing Weapon Shipment to Israel

Biden Signs Bill Banning Russian Uranium, Gives Billions for American Production

Sweden Is Open to Hosting NATO Nuclear Weapons

Senate Bill Seeks to Place Campus Protesters on No-Fly List

Russia Pummels Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure as Kiev Seeks More Air Defenses

Ukraine Seeks Reaper Drones to Aid Deep Strikes on Russian Forces

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News Roundup

US Officials Say Finland, Sweden Likely to Join NATO in Coming Months

News Roundup 4/12/2022

Pakistan Chooses New PM After Imran Khan Claims US-Backed ‘Regime Change’

Pakistani PM Khan Says US Attempting ‘Regime Change’

News Roundup 4/8/2022

Treasury Secretary Says Biden Wants Russia Expelled From G20

Pentagon Outlines Rapid Weapons Deliveries to Ukrainian Battlefield

State Department Says Fighter Jet Sale to Turkey In Line With US Policy

House Passes Resolution Expressing “Unequivocal Support” for NATO, 63 Republicans Vote No

State Department Greenlights Patriot Missile Support Package for Taiwan

For Some in NATO, War in Ukraine Is Preferable to Quick Peace Deal

News Roundup 4/5/2022

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